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Wedding Paella Catering for East Chiltington events
From the first sizzle of the sofrito to the last spoonful of crispy rice, paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food turns food into part of your wedding in East Chiltington.
- Parties after a register office wedding
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
- Civil partnerships and vow renewals
Planning an event in East Chiltington?
Perfect for your wedding in East Chiltington
Couples choose paella because it feels relaxed and generous, and guests talk about it afterwards.
In East Chiltington and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Barn and farm weddings
- Blessings and vow renewals
- Big weddings with every diet
- Weddings with a Spanish theme
For outdoor photos, Blackcap is close by.
Before booking anyone
- The wet-weather plan
- What the price includes, item by item
- Staff numbers and hours
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
How our wedding paella catering works in East Chiltington
A wedding paella is food and entertainment at once. Guests drift over to watch the pans while the photos are being taken, and the food arrives hot and plentiful. On the menu are Spanish desserts, a paella wedding breakfast and table tapas, and typical bookings are for weddings with lots of dietary needs and parties after a register office wedding.
Near East Chiltington, weddings are frequently in fields, barns or gardens. That’s exactly where live paella shines: no kitchen needed, just a level, sheltered spot. Tell us about lanes, gates and ground conditions. Every pan is cooked in front of your guests, so the food is hot, fresh and part of the occasion.
- Location
- East Chiltington (BN7)
- County
- East Sussex
- Special diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
What wedding paella catering costs
Your quote will be clear and itemised. The main things that affect it are:
- How many courses
- The paellas you choose
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Timings and hours
Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, along with staff, extras and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
What to tell us
For a quote, it helps to have:
- A photo of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Which courses you have in mind
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will come back with a clear quote.
Wedding venues and ceremonies near East Chiltington
East Chiltington is about 4 miles north-west of Lewes, in East Sussex. Whether your wedding is in the middle of East Chiltington or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. East Chiltington is one of 289 places in East Sussex we cover. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 7 miles away.
For guests travelling by train, Plumpton station is about 0.7 miles away. Nearby historic houses include Anne of Cleves House (4.3 miles south-east). If your reception is at a historic house or estate, ask early about its rules on caterers and live cooking. With the South Downs National Park within about 3 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Check vehicle access and cooking rules with the venue.
This part of East Sussex takes in BN7. If your venue is just outside East Chiltington, we also cover Chiltington (1 mile east), Plumpton (1 mile south-west), Plumpton Green (1 mile north-west), Streat (1 mile west) and South Chailey (2 miles north-east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Seaford (12 miles south-east), Lewes (4 miles south-east), Hailsham (14 miles east), Crowborough (13 miles north-east), Uckfield (7 miles north-east) and Newhaven (10 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Ditchling Museum of Art + Craft (3 miles west) and Lewes Victoria Hospital (3.7 miles south-east). Open spaces near East Chiltington include Blackcap and Malling Down.
- Nearby schools include Chailey School (1.6 miles north-east)
Planners, venues and businesses
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so everyone eats promptly. Tell us how long you have for food.
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
A closer look at the menu
Table tapas
A tapas starter gets tables talking before the paella arrives.
Evening paella
A second round of paella for the evening, quick to serve and filling.
DIY paella versus live catering
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, keep the stock hot, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. We are happy to give you a quote to compare.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
If you’re weighing up paella against a traditional menu, think about your venue, your guests’ diets and the feel of the day. Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so your choice of paellas affects the total. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest a menu.
Why choose Love Paella in East Chiltington
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Fast service from the pan
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
Read Our pricing Or The cost guide.
Nearby places to East Chiltington
What else we do in East Chiltington
Where we can cook in East Chiltington
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but a few things matter:
- A separate open-sided gazebo if the meal is in a marquee
- Level ground for the pans and burners
- Somewhere close to park and unload
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
What we offer
- Table tapas
- Dessert
- Canapé tapas
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Evening paella
- Sangria & bar staff
What happens on the day
Once the rice is in, we don’t stir it. That’s what gives paella its separate grains and crispy base. The smell generally draws people over. For a summer wedding in East Chiltington, the sun sets at about 9:20pm in late June and about 7:05pm in late September, so an evening paella for evening guests is normally served in daylight in high summer. Later in the year, plan lighting: in December it is dark by about 3:55pm.
- Tell us your date, venue and numbers.
- We plan your menu course by course.
- Timings are agreed with your venue.
- On the day, we cook and serve each course.
- We clear our area; staff stay as booked.
How to prepare
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
How to get a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, plus any dietary needs, and you’ll get a menu idea and a price. To get started, fill in our quote form.
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FAQs for East Chiltington
How far is East Chiltington from London?
About 40 miles from central London, and well within our area.
What’s the nearest station to East Chiltington for guests?
Plumpton station, about 0.7 miles north-west of the centre.
Where do you cater?
We cover London and the South East, including East Sussex. See all areas.
How soon do we need to book?
As soon as you have a date. Popular dates book up first, so it pays to ask early.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
A gluten-free pan is no problem. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance so we take the right care.
Can you feed our photographer and band?
Yes. Add your suppliers to the final numbers and we’ll plan for them.
Do you cook inside?
Mostly outside or under an open cover, since the burners are gas. We’ll check whether your venue has a suitable space.
Can we try the food first?
Mention a tasting in your enquiry, and we will talk you through it.
- Cooked live in giant pans at your event
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options
- Paella, tapas, canapés and desserts
- Sangria, bar staff, crockery and waiting staff